June 10, 2025
Celebrating its fifth year, the Cannabis Clinical Outcomes Research Conference, or CCORC, brought together more than 120 scientists and medical professionals dedicated to evidence-based cannabis research.
February 12, 2025
Nova Southeastern University (NSU)and the University of South Florida (USF) have become two the newest members of the Consortium, with NSU joining in November and USF joining in February. The Consortium now consists of 11 total universities across Florida. NSU will be represented on the Consortium board by Ken Dawson-Scully, PhD, MSc, FRES…
February 12, 2025
On February 4, 2025, Consortium Director Almut Winterstein, RPh, PhD, FISPE, presented a report on Consortium programs and activities to the Health Professions and Programs Subcommittee of the Florida House of Representatives. The presentation included updates on ongoing studies and data insights highlighting trends among medical marijuana certified children, adolescents, and young…
June 11, 2024
The 2024 Cannabis Clinical Outcomes Research Conference, or CCORC, put the spotlight on the latest research and health advances in the medical marijuana field — at a time when federal regulators are in the process of reclassifying medical marijuana as a lower-risk substance.
December 15, 2023
On December 13, 2023, Consortium Director Almut Winterstein, RPh, PhD, FISPE, provided a report on Consortium activity to the Healthcare Regulation Subcommittee of the Florida House of Representatives. The presentation included an overview of the Consortium’s research programs and shared updates on data regarding certified medical marijuana patient demographics, average…
August 16, 2023
The third annual Cannabis Clinical Outcomes Research Conference took place May 18-19 at the UF Research and Academic Center in Orlando. More than 120 attendees, including faculty and students from the UF College of Pharmacy, shared their latest research findings about cannabis and gained a greater understanding of medical marijuana use on…
March 2, 2023
On February 15, 2023, Consortium Director Almut Winterstein, RPh, PhD, FISPE provided a report on Consortium activity to the Healthcare Regulation Subcommittee of the FL House of Representatives. This presentation included an overview of the Consortium’s history and research program, 2022-2023 research highlights, and key initiatives for 2023-2024. An archived…
April 6, 2022
Listen to the Consortium Director, Dr. Almut Winterstein, to introduce the Consortium and its research program.
December 14, 2021
Lack of cannabis use assessments contributes to under-documenting use, limited research, and more Evidence on the safety and effectiveness of medical marijuana lacks behind the increase in cannabis use for a variety of medical conditions. One source of data to elucidate our understanding of cannabis effects are real-world data such…
November 3, 2021
On November 3, 2021, Consortium Director Almut Winterstein, RPh, PhD, FISPE provided a report on Consortium activity to the Professions and Public Health Subcommittee of the FL House of Representatives. This presentation included an overview of the Consortium’s history and research program, research highlights, and strategic goals. An archived recording…
October 1, 2021
Pilot study investigates effects of medical cannabis on pain, anxiety, depression, sleep Based on a small-scale, non-controlled pilot study led by Yan Wang, PhD at the University of Florida, medical cannabis may have the potential to reduce pain intensity, anxiety, and depression and may improve sleep and quality of life….
September 24, 2021
Ruba Sajdeya, MD awarded the 2021 AHSR Early Career Investigator Award Ruba Sajdeya, MDConsortium Graduate Student Ruba Sajdeya, MD, a research assistant in the Consortium and graduate student received the 2021 Addiction Health Services Research Conference (AHSR) Early Career Investigator Award for her abstract poster submission, “Free-text searching algorithms to…
August 14, 2021
Review of Cannabis Pharmacology, Uses, Adverse Drug Events, and Drug Interactions In a recent review led by Joshua Brown, PharmD, PhD, researchers at the University of Florida describe the current environment for natural and synthetic cannabinoid use. Published in The Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, the review provides context for the chemistry…
August 11, 2021
Physicians indicate their clinical practices rely on a blend of research and anecdotal information Between June and October 2020, the Consortium conducted a cross-sectional state-wide survey of registered medical marijuana physicians in Florida. The survey aimed to understand training needs, prescribing practices, and desired research priorities. Led by Consortium member,…
July 23, 2021
Consortium Members present at the Research Society on Marijuana Consortium members presented their research at the 5th Annual Meeting of the Research Society on Marijuana (RsMJ) on July 23, 2021. The Research Society on Marijuana (RSMj) is a network of scientists with the goal to promote understanding through research of the consequences…
June 17, 2021
What about a Standardized Cannabis Unit? One of the largest challenges for cannabis research is the standardization of cannabis dose. In this article of Evidence in Context: Much Ado about Dosing, the Consortium assesses the needs and challenges of defining a standardized cannabis unit. Needs and barriers for the implementation…
June 13, 2021
Cannabis Clinical Outcomes Research Conference (CCORC) 2021 attracts more than 225 participants across the world On Thursday, April 8th and Friday, April 9th, 2021, the Consortium for Medical Marijuana Clinical Outcomes Research hosted its inaugural research conference, Cannabis Clinical Outcomes Research Conference (CCORC). In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the…
May 5, 2021
3-7% of Pregnant Women in the USA Report Using MMJ During Pregnancy Since the early 2000s, cannabis use during pregnancy has doubled. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration found that 3-7% of pregnant women in the USA reported medical marijuana use during pregnancy, specifically for nausea and vomiting…
April 10, 2021
Mask Up for the Health of It: Gainesville Health & Wellness Fair On Saturday, April 10, 2021, the Consortium for Medical Marijuana Clinical Outcomes Research Consortium attended the 4th Annual Gainesville Health & Wellness Fair hosted at the University of Florida HealthStreet. Open to Gainesville and Alachua County communities, the…
February 25, 2021
Understanding Medical Marijuana and its Potential Benefits and Harms in Older Adults Living with Pain On Tuesday, February 23, 2021, Dr. Robert Cook and Dr. Yan Wang presented for the Integrative Pain Management Series for Health Care Providers on medical marijuana and its effects on chronic pain and related health outcomes. The…
February 23, 2021
Evidence on Medical Marijuana Safety and Effectiveness: Read with Caution The Consortium leads for evidence and for MEMORY, Dr. Amie Goodin and Dr. Joshua Brown, published a commentary on the rigor of studies evaluating the safety and effectiveness of medical marijuana in the Consortium’s Evidence in Context Series: High Risk…
February 19, 2021
Consortium Launches “Evidence in Context” Commentary Series Joshua Brown, PharmD, PhD, MSConsortium Faculty Lead – MEMORY Amie Goodin, PhD, MPPConsortium Faculty Lead – Evidence Evidence for medical cannabis and cannabinoids continues to evolve rapidly while researchers, healthcare providers, and patient communities remain in need of clear translation of study findings…
July 24, 2020
On July 24th, Consortium team members, Ruba Sajdeya, MD, and Sebastian Jugl, BPharm, RPh, presented posters virtually at the 4th annual scientific meeting of Research Society on Marijuana (RSMj).
July 22, 2020
As part of the UF Health Palliative Care’s Cancer Educational Wellness Series, Dr. Robert L. Cook, Consortium Associate Director, presented “Medical Marijuana as a Treatment for Cancer and Cancer-Related Symptoms” on July 22nd.
March 11, 2020
On March 11th, 2020, Dr. Almut Winterstein, Consortium Director; Dr. Robert L. Cook, Consortium Associate Director; and Dr. Amie Goodin, Consortium Faculty Lead – Research Strategy, presented at the University of Florida EyeOpener Discovery Breakfast.
February 29, 2020
As part of the outreach activities of the Consortium, Dr. Robert L. Cook, Consortium Associate Director, and Dr. Yan Wang, Consortium Faculty Lead – Clinical Core, presented at the Research and Medical Cannabinoids CME in Ocala on February 29th, 2020.
December 2, 2019
Members of the Consortium for Medical Marijuana Clinical Outcomes Research Team attended and hosted an exhibit at the American Medical Marijuana Physicians Association (AMMPA) Annual Conference in Orlando, FL from October 4 through October 6, 2019.
